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Academic Tutoring Lesson Reviews from Students

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Review by Brittany

"Valeria is awesome! She breaks down everything in to smaller, simpler steps that I can follow. I could never understand what my professor was talking abou

t in class, but after going over it with Valeria, I finally get it!! She goes above and beyond to provide any other extra examples to help me practice, and is always patient."

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Los Angeles, CA teacher:
Valeria F.

Review by Amy

"Excellent tutor for my son

Sheila has been teaching my seven year old son German, and I can't say enough good things about her. She is very professional

and great with kids, even shy ones like my son. She brings games and makes things interesting, so he doesn't get bored. She is always very prompt and extremely reliable. She is truly excellent in every aspect. So glad we found her!"

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Los Angeles, CA teacher:
Sheila S.

Review by Joel

"Kelly spent two quarters with our son when he was struggling with 5th grade math and helped him raise his grades from Cs and Ds to a solid B. What made t

hat even more impressive is that our son goes to a dual language school and most of the math lesson was in Spanish! Kelly has a great personality and relates well to both parents and kids. She was very accommodating and even picked our son up from school when we weren't able to. We highly recommend her."

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Chicago, IL teacher:
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Review by Cornie

"Loved every minute of my session. Akib keeps it so real. She helped me see the gaps in my lab and also assisted my in reshape my knowledge. Best Chemistry

tutor. Planning to reschedule for Chemistry 2."

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New York, NY teacher:
Akib A.

Review by sybil

"What a wonderful experience. My son is moving into the 7th grade and I wanted him to have a insight to the next level of math and sciences. After my sons

initial consultation and testing, Amadou made some topic suggestions (algebra and Chemistry) and I was truly impressed with his understanding of exactly where my son was and what he needed. But most importantly after 3 weeks my son has grasped the concepts taught by Amadou, he is happy and incredibly he looks forward to going to tutoring and it's the middle of summer. That's spectacular for me as a parent."

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Chicago, IL teacher:
Amadou C.

Review by hussein

"Dr. Jamal is an excellent teacher. I approach him the subject to help me in College Math calculus. He did very good job. He know the subject very well. I

think this is because he has been teaching Math for long time. I used his service for one semester and enjoyed working with him and I succeed to get A in my classI strongly recommend his serviceHussein"

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Washington, DC teacher:
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Review by Jack

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Las Vegas, NV teacher:
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Review by Shar

"Miguel has served as a tutor for my kids since August 2014. I teach AP Language and Composition and he has helped with lesson plans and mock grading for A

CT diagnostic essays. I find him to be highly competent and thorough. I have enjoyed working with him and would highly recommend him to other students. He received an A in my class when I had him as a student and passed the both the writing and English essays on the AP exam. As a tutor, he is very meticulous and attentive. Additionally he served as a tutor for three years under my direction with the Boys and Girls club acting as the National Honor Society president of our school. He has my highest recommendation"

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Detroit, MI teacher:
Miguel G.

Review by Eliot

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ould use during the test that really made a difference. I learned that timing is really really important on the ACT. We really got along because she was super positive and better at explaining things to me than most teachers."

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Minneapolis, MN teacher:
Cheyenne J.

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Rebecca S.

Carlsbad, CA

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Watchung, NJ

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About Rebecca

An international performing artist, Rebecca has most recently performed in 2014 with the Etruria Opera Festival in Tarquinia Italy as Suor Genovieffa in Suor Angelica of Puccini. She was also the soprano soloist on the Stabat Mater of Pergolesi with the FestivalBarocco in Viterbo and Nepi Italy, under the direction of Maestro Stefano Vignati. She has been a featured artist at the Tuscia Opera Festival in Italy from 2009 to 2014 as well as performing recitals and concerts in the Southern California area. In November of 2014 Rebecca organized and performed in the Suor Angelica Project, a fundrasier for the San Diego Opera. This collaboration with the San Diego Symphony and members of the San Diego Opera Chorus raised over $7500 for the Opera.
Since 2009. Rebecca is on the faculty of ...

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Jordan S. June 12, 2014
Singing ·
In studio Verified Student

Love it and she is very nice and supportive

Laureen B. February 12, 2014
Singing Verified Student

Great Singing Teacher

Rebecca has helped me reach my goal of becoming a more accomplished choir member. I sing alto and before I took lessons with her, it was very difficult for me to stay on my part. She also helped me to breathe correctly and sing without straining my voice. I have learned SO MUCH from her, from how to warm up to how to project my voice so it can be heard. I am much more confident about my voice. She is a great teacher.

Frank M. November 13, 2013
Singing Verified Student

rebecca siis

i have taken singing lessons from rebecca for 4 months, and she was everything i wanted and more. she is talented, trained, a good observer, and a great teacher. she listened to my goals and helped me meet and exceed them. i could not be happier with the process, the result, or rebecca. she is wonderful.

About Adam

Adam runs successful singing, piano & acting studios in New York City & Watchung, New Jersey with clients on Broadway, MTV, & in the film/TV industry. He has also appeared on TV as a singing/confidence coach on TLCâs Date Patrol. He has directed 50 of the over 75 productions he has produced Off Broadway and Off-Off Broadway. Adam's theatrical investment properties include the 2011 Olivier Award winning musical, Legally Blonde: The Musical (Broadway, West End), Godspell (Broadway), Ghost the Musical (Broadway), Blithe Spirit (West End), The Wedding Singer: The Musical (Broadway), Macbeth (Broadway) with Alan Cumming, How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical (Broadway), Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (Broadway), NEWSICAL - The Musical (Off-Broadway & National Tour), and 27 Heaven ...

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Eric M. March 24, 2015
Child Acting ·
Online Verified Student

Working with kids requires the ability to use analogies and really understand the child that you are working with. Our experience with Adam has convinced me that he posses those qualities. He is also punctual and consistent. As the guy footing the bill, I appreciate.
We plan on continuing our relationship with Adam.

robins April 28, 2008

Adam was very nice and professional and a pleasure to meet and work with. I'm looking forward to working with him again.

DannyF June 25, 2007

Very nice, professional

I am very happy with my selection, this teacher is everything i hoped for and mor.

About Susan

Hello everyone! I am a young, energetic yet patient piano teacher residing in NYC. I am currently enrolled in a piano advancement education program at The Juilliard School Evening Division with Dr. Julie Jordan, who is a graduate of The Juilliard School, MSM, UCLA, and Dominican University of San Rafael, Dr. Jordan has earned her DMA, MFA, MM, BM magna cum laude. Dr. Jordan has been teaching for 25 years at The Juilliard School Evening Division where she is on the Piano Faculty. Dr. Julie Jordan has developed a considerable following as both pianist and pedagogue and is known for her masterclasses in New York as well as abroad.
My goal as a teacher is to provide my students with the resources they need to play at their desired levels, and to have fun doing so! I hope that when my ...

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Mark H. November 25, 2014
Piano ·
Online Verified Student

I have taken piano from Susan for 6 months now and have enjoyed everything about our online lessons. Susan is super gifted not only as a pianist, but also as a teacher who can make you feel good about yourself after the lesson has just flown by. Susan's pleasant personality and calm demeanor are an added bonus. I know whoever considers Susan as a teacher will not be disappointed and in fact will be ultimately delighted.

PenneyK September 29, 2010

Awesome Teacher

Susan, you are a great piano teacher and I am so glad that my son's first piano lessons were with you! He really enjoys it and you, but unfortunately we have fallen on some unforeseen financial difficulties in the last couple of week and I am not sure that we can continue lessons until things get better for us. I am very disappointed and I know Steele is as well. Take good care and thank you for showing us that this is something we should pursue in the future!Penney

CarolM May 21, 2010

Mrs

Susan is helping me greatly, I am enjoying my lessons with her very much.

Lars R.

Petaluma, CA

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Ophelia T.

Oakland Gardens, NY

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Gfire

About Lars

I began to teach guitar at 16 years of age. I have taught students from 7 to 60 years old in a wide variety of styles. From age 12 to 21 I took private guitar lessons regularly. Now I have a lesson every once in a while. I studied jazz guitar primarily with Randy Vincent, one of the San Francisco Bay Area's greatest guitar players. Aside from teaching lessons as a job, I have played guitar in many concerts and continue to do so. Before moving to San Francisco, I gained a lot of experience and valuable education with guitar. I played in the jazz bands in Junior High and High School. I went to four years of a week long summer jazz camp called jazz camp west where I took classes, played open mics and had fun with many musicians, making some good friends. I hold BA degrees in Music ...

About Ophelia

I am a Hunter College graduate with a B.A in Music with concentration on Music Performance and Music Theory. I studied under Professors from well-credited music institutes like Harvard and Yale. I specialize my curriculum with not only playing the piano for performance, but also help students develop musicianship by training their vocals (such as sight singing) and ears. I also teach Music Theory along side that as well as some Music History. My lessons are conducted so that students can become a more well-rounded musician. In addition, I am also in a band so I can also teach popular music forms. Furthermore, I have experience teaching private one-on-one lessons as well as group lessons as I have worked in a piano studio before also.
In addition, I am fluent in English, ...

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Celina T. November 11, 2014
Piano ·
In home Verified Student

Great teacher. Warm and fun.

Nancy C. November 2, 2014
Piano ·
In home

My 14 year old daughter loves music lessons from Ophelia. I can say this is the first time my daughter has ever expressed this much interest in music. I was glad I was able to find Ophelia through another friend of mine whose daughter also learns from Ophelia. Whenever Ophelia teaches a new piece of music, she goes over the composer's history with her, teaches the theory behind the piece, and does a ton of musicianship training. The lessons are truly worth their cost. It makes my daughter learn so much, just as if she was going to school. I've got to say, Ophelia is worth her price tag. Anywhere else with this kind of private music training would probably go for at least $100 per 45 minute or more.

Alice L. October 30, 2014
Piano ·
In studio

Ophelia is truly wonderful for helping my daughter pick up piano again. She is 15 years old and there's a lot of distractions that kept her from practicing piano. Ophelia was able to help her find interest in it again. Her teaching style is truly unique. After my daughter took her lessons she gradually became a better and happier musician and not just play off the books. Ophelia teaches music theory, singing and more to really help benefit my daughter overall! I will definitely be recommending her to my daughter's classmates!

About Gfire

Gfire has been teaching and performing music full-time for over 17 years. Based in Austin, Texas, the "Live Music Capital of the World," she offers voice, piano, songwriting, yoga, folk guitar, and DJ'ing lessons to students from 5-105 and she specializes in sculpting her lessons to the strengths and desires of each individual student. Her students range from beginning to advanced levels, and they sing and play a multitude of musical styles, including classical, pop, rock, r 'n' b, country, folk, singer-songwriter, musical theater, blues and more.
Gfire loves to share her talents with her students. She prides herself on instilling a "sense of mastery" to each of her singing and piano students, no matter on which level they are. The students come away with a real sense of ...

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Alan L. March 29, 2015
Piano ·
Online Verified Student

An absolutely wonderful experience taking lessons from Gfire. She's professional, patient, highly knowledgeable, and truly a wonderful teacher. If you're considering taking lessons, do yourself a favor and just jump in with Gfire...you'll be glad you did!

Kimberlee S. March 12, 2015
Gospel Singing ·
Online Verified Student

Gfire is a great teacher! She's good at starting where YOU are. She's encouraging, easy going, and helps you to relax and feel comfortable enough to sing. She's really good at keeping you on course.

Eric R. March 11, 2015
Singing ·
Online

In 15 lessons, Gfire helped me accomplish so much! I now sing a song with clearer phrasing and better note accuracy. Overall, my tonal quality and singing ability has improved greatly.

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